Janice L. Bonaparte, 87 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2022 in Atria Senior Living. She was born in Ambridge, PA on April 9, 1935 the daughter of the late Jack and Julia Peck. She was a long-time member of St. Felix Parish (Our Lady of the Valley) where she was also in Christian Mothers and a Eucharistic Minister. A member of the National Cosmetology Association, Hanks Golf League and a volunteer for Look Better/Feel Better…
Andrew J. “A.J.” Mihalik Jr., 61, of Raccoon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2022 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1960 in Aliquippa, the son of Andrew J. and Virginia Mihalik Sr. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, fishing, and cooking. He was a great carpenter and an active member of the Hookstown American Legion.He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law: Rick & Joyce Mihalik.He is survived by his parents, Andrew and…
Robert Earl Spratley Sr., 82 of Freedom, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester, PA on March, 31, 1940 the son of the late Joseph A. and Evelyn (Graham) Spratley Sr.He loved music, especially Johnny Cash and dancing to all music. He was especially fond of coining nicknames for everyone. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Ann Zarilla, Joseph A. Spratley Jr., Isa Dora Spratley, Betty…
Elizabeth H. (Betty) Summers, 84, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at The Villa St. Joseph Concordia. She was born in Rochester, PA in 1938, the oldest child of the late Charles and Marie (Kovach) Graff of Rochester Twp. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Thomas H. Summers in 2020. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew Graff and Joseph Graff, as well…
Carol A. (Masoner) Duffley, 81, of Oakdale, died on Wednesday June 8, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in New York City on December 26, 1940 and subsequently raised in Kansas, the daughter of the late Clarence “C.B.” & Dorothy (Collins) Masoner. She worked at Kaufman’s for many years but was mostly a devoted mother, grandmother, crafter and gardener. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C….
Dorothy Jane (Klingensmith) Batzel, 102 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on June 8, 2022 in her home. She was born in Hempfield Twp., on August 14, 1919 the daughter of the late Annas O. and Jane Ann (Ritson) Klingensmith. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa where she was part of the United Methodist Women and was head of the soup luncheons. She was known for her cooking, especially her raisin pie, her kindness,…
Stephen S. Cline, 66, of Pulaski Township., passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home. The son of Maxine (Jackson) Ganter and the late Archie A. Cline Jr. , Steve was born in Houma, Louisiana on February 27, 1956. Raised in Sulphur, Louisiana he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1974. He is a United States Air Force Veteran who worked and lived in many states, making cherished friends along the way. For the last 10 years, he worked…
Katherine “Kathie” “Red” Elizabeth McCrory, 57, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born July 27, 1964 in Beaver County, PA.She loved spending her time watching live music and dancing. She was an avid gardener, especially growing tomatoes with her granddaughter. She collected heart shaped rocks and liked butterflies. She also enjoyed baking and making homemade candies. Kathy has now joined her late husband Frederick “Dave” McCrory who died in 2008….
Betty Jane (Oakes) Etzel Rechel, 98, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on May 29, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1924 the daughter of the late John L. & Weltha (Sexton) Oakes. She was employed by John Brown’s Armory in Rochester from age 56 to 82 when she retired. Betty enjoyed attending Chapel Presbyterian Church in Brighton Township. She loved gardening, doing crossword puzzles and crocheting. She crocheted her entire family their own afghan. She was also an…